#swamp mats in Grande Prairie

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Stuck While Working in the Swamp? Let’s put a Mat on it

Not every landscape is supportive of industrialization and infrastructural development. Not every place is capable of having a road built over it. Wetlands, marshes, swamps are such places. They have extremely unstable soil and mud, sometimes more water than mud, which does not support passage of vehicles, people, material etc. This makes affairs costly, as the route which could have been of barely a mile now becomes almost 10 miles around the swamp.

For this very problem Access Mats or Swamp mats were developed. As the name suggests, these mats provide access to such unstable grounds for transport and carrier purposes. Grande Prairie is the land of swamps and opportunities and thus swamp mats in Grande Prairie are even more popular.

Although these are made out of wood-based materials, they are still intensely durable. They help vehicles and people to safely pass through such areas without getting stuck or undue stoppage. This highly reduces costs that were originally supposed to be accrued due to long-distance travels and vehicle stalling. These swamp mats are available both on rent and purchase. One can simply hire them on rent, get them professionally installed. These mats can withstand trucks, cranes, heavy materials etc. without being shaky, or broken.

They come in different size and material variants. Oak Mats for durability and long term usage, Hybrid mats for better protection at the corners and FIR mats for easy, lightweight usage and cheaper costs.

Go on with your work with the durable support of access mats. Compass Access Solutions Ltd. is one of the finest swamp mats in Grande Prairie provider.

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Treaty Between the United States and the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi Indians Signed at Chicago, Illinois, 8/29/1821

File Unit: Ratified Indian Treaty 117: Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi - Chicago, August 29, 1821, 1789 - 1869

Series: Indian Treaties, 1789 - 1869

Record Group 11: General Records of the United States Government, 1778 - 2006

Transcription:

Articles of a Treaty made and concluded at Chicago in the State of Illinois between

Lewis Cass and Solomon Sibley Commissioners of The United States, and the Ottawa, Chippewa, and

Pottawatamie Nations of Indians.

Article I". The Ottawa, Chippewa and Pottawatamie Nations of Indians Cede to the United States all

the Land comprehended within the following boundaries: Beginning at a point on the South bank of the River

St. Joseph of Lake Michigan, near the parc aux Vaches due North from Rum's Village, and running thence

South to a line drawn due East from the Southern extreme of Lake Michigan, thence with the said line East

to the tract, ceded by the Pottawatamies to the United States by the Treaty of Fort Meigs in 1817. if the said

line should strike the said Tract, but if the said line should pass North of the said Tract, then such line shall

be continued until it strikes the western boundary of the Tract ceded to the United States by the Treaty of Detroit

in 1807, and from the termination of the said line following the boundaries of former cessions to the main branch

of the Grand River of Lake Michigan, should any of the said lines cross the said River, but if none of the said

lines should cross the said River, then to a point due east of the source of the said main branch of the said

River, and from such point due West to the source of the said principal branch, And from the crossing of

the said River, or from the source thereof, as the case may be, down the said River, on the north bank thereof

to the mouth; thence following the shore of Lake Michigan to the south bank of the said River St. Joseph,

at the mouth thereof and thence with the said south bank to the place of beginning.

Article 2. From the Cession aforesaid, there shall be reserved, for the use of the Indians, the following Tracts,

One tract at Mang-ach-qua Village on the river Pebl'e, of six Miles square. One tract at Mick-ke-saw-be- of

six Miles square.

One Tract at the Village of Na-to-wa-se-pe of four miles square.

One Tract at the Village of Prairie ronde of three Miles square.

One Tract at the Village of Match-e-be narh-she-wish, at the head of the Kekalamazoo river.

Article 3. There shall be granted by The United States, to each of the following persons, being all Indians

by descent, and to their heirs the following tracts of Land.

To John Burnet, two sections of Land.

To James Burnet, Abraham Burnet, Rebecca Burnet, and Nancy Burnet each one section of Land. which said

John, James, Abraham Rebecca and Nancy are Children of Kaw-kee-me sister of Top-ni-be principal Chief of the

Potowatamie Nation.

The land granted to the persons immediately preceding shall begin on the north bank of the river St. Joseph,

about two miles from the mouth and shall extend up and back from the said river for quantity.

To John B. La Lime son of Noke-no-qua one-half of a Section of land, adjoining the tract before granted,

and on the upper side thereof.

To Jean B. Chandonai son of Chip-pe-wa-qua two Sections of Land on the river St. Joseph, above and ad-

-joining the tract granted to J. B. La Lime.

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To Joseph Dazé son of Chip-pe-wa-qua one Section of Land above and adjoining the tract granted

to Jean B. Chandonai. To Monguago, one-half of a Section of Land, at Mish-she-wa-ko-kink.

To Pierre Moran or Peeresh a Potawatamie Chief One Section of Land, and to his Children two Sections of

Land at the mouth of the Elk heart River.

To Pierre Le Clerc, son of Moi qua one Section of Land on the Elk heart River, above and adjoining the

tract granted to Moran and his Children.

The section of land granted by the Treaty of St. Mary's, in 1818 to Peeresh or Perig shall be granted to

Jean B. Cicot son of Pe-say-quot sister of the said Peeresh, it having been so intended at the execution of the

said Treaty.

To O-she-ak-ke-be or Benac one half of a Section of Land on the North side of the Elksheart river,

where the road from Chicago to Fort Wayne first crosses the said river.

To Me-naw-che a Potawatamie Woman one half of a Section of Land, on the eastern bank of the St. Joseph

 where the road from Detroit to Chicago first crosses the said river.

To Theresa Chandler or To-e-ak-qui a Potawatamie Woman and to her daughter Betsey Fisher one Section of Land

on the South side of the Grand River, opposite to the Spruce Swamp.

To Charles Beaubien and Medart Beaubien Sons of Man-na-ben-a-qua, each one-half of a Section of Land,

 near the Village of Ke-wi-go-shkeem on the Washtenaw river.

To Antoine Roland, son of I-gat-pat-a-wat-a-mie-qua one half of a Section of Land, adjoining and below

the tract granted to Pierre Moran.

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To William Knaggs or Was-es-kuk-son^ of Ches-qua one half of a Section of Land adjoining and below the

tract granted to Antoine Roland.

To Madeline Bertrand wife of Joseph Bertrand a Potawatamie Woman one Section of land at the Parc aux

Vaches on the north side of the River St. Joseph.

To Joseph Bertrand Junior, Benjamin Bertrand, Laurent Bertrand, Theresa Bertrand and Amable Bertrand, children

of the said Madeline Bertrand, each one half of a Section of Land at the portage of the Kankakee river.

To John Riley, son of Me-naw-cum-a-go-quoi, one Section of Land, at the mouth of the river au Foin, on

the Grand River, and extending up the said River.

To Peter Riley the son of Me-naw-cum-e-go-quoi, one Section of Land at the mouth of the river au Foin

on the Grand River, and extending down the said River.

To Jean B. Le Clerc son of Moi-qua one half of a Section of Land, above and adjoining the tract granted

to Pierre Le Clerc.

To Joseph La Framboise son of Shaw-we-no-qua one Section of Land upon the South side of the River

St. Joseph, and adjoining on the upper side the Land ceded to The United States, which said Section is also

ceded to the United States.

The Tracts of Land, herein stipulated to be granted, shall never be leased or conveyed by the grantees or

their Heirs to any persons whatever, without the permission of The President of the United States.

And such tracts shall be located after the said Cession is surveyed, and in conformity with such surveys,

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as near as may be, and in such manner as The President may direct.

Article 4. In Consideration of the Cession aforesaid, The United States engage to Pay to the Ottawa

Nation, One Thousand Dollars in Specie annually forever, and also to appropriate annually for the term

of Ten Years the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars, to be expended as the President may direct, in the

support of a Blacksmith, of a Teacher, and of a person to instruct the Ottawas in Agriculture, and in the

purchase of Cattle and farming Utensils. And the United States also engage to pay to the Pota-

-watamie Nation Five Thousand Dollars in Specie Annually for the term of Twenty Years, and also to

appropriate annually for the term of Fifteen Years the sum of One Thousand Dollars, to be expended as

the President may direct, in the support of a Blacksmith and a Teacher. And one Mile square shall

be selected under the direction of The President, on the north side of the Grand River, and one mile

square on the South side of the St. Joseph and within the Indian Lands not ceded, upon which the

Blacksmiths and Teachers employed for the said tribes respectively shall reside.

Article 5. The stipulation contained in the Treaty of Greenville relative to the right of the Indians

to Hunt upon the Land ceded, while it continues the property of The United States, shall apply to this

Treaty.

Article 6. The United States shall have the privilege of making and using a Road through

the Indian Country from Detroit and Fort Wayne respectively to Chicago.

Artcile 7. This Treaty shall take effect and be obligatory on the Contracting parties, so soon as

the same shall be ratified by The President of the United States by and with the advice and consent

of The Senate thereof.

In Testimony whereof, The said Lewis Cass and Solomon Sibley Commissioners as aforesaid and the

Chiefs and Warriors of the said Ottawa, Chippewa, + Pattiwatimie Nations have hereunto set their

hands at Chicago aforesaid, this 29th day of August in the Year of our Lord one Thousand

eight hundred and twenty-one.

In presence of —

Alex. Wolcott Jr. Ind. Agent.                                           Lewis Cass,                

Jno. R. Williams, Adjt. Genl. M. Ma.                             Solomon Sibley.

                                                                                           Ottawa's{ [written vertically]

G. Godfroy Indian agent                                          Kewagoushcum his + mark

W. Knaggs Indian agent                                          Nokawjegaun his + mark

Jacob Visget                                                                  Kee-o-to-aw-be his + mark

Henry I. Hunt                                                               Ket-che-me-chi-na-waw his + mark

A. Phillips PMsr. US Army                                       Ep-pe-san-se his + mark

                                                                                         Kay-nee-wee his + mark

                                                                                        Mo-a-put-to his + mark

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Mat-che-pee-na-che-wish     his x mark

R. Montgomery                                                                                                                          Chippewa's{Met-tay-waw     his x mark

Jacob B. Varnum US factor                                                                                                                           {Mich-el     his x mark

John B. Beaubien -                                                      Quoi-quoi-taw his x mark                               To-pen-ne-bee his x mark

Conrad Ten Eyck                                                          Pe-an-nish his x mark                                        Mee-te-ay his x mark,

J. Whipley                                                                        Wy-ne-naig his x mark                                      Chee-banse his x mark

George Miles J                                                               Onuck-ke-meck his x mark                             Loui-son his x mark

Henry Connor                                                               Ka-way-sin his x mark                                        Wee-saw his x mark

James Barnerd                                                             A-meck-kose his x mark                                    Kee-po-taw his x mark

John Kenzie. Sub Agent                                           Os-see-meet his x mark                                     Shay-auk-ke-bee his x mark

                                                                                            Shaw-ko-to his x mark                                        Sho-mang his x mark

                                                                                            No-shay-we-quat his x mark                            Waw-we-uck-ke-meck his x mark

                                                                                           Mee-gwun his x mark                                           Nay-ou-chee-mon his x mark

                                                                                           Mes-she-ke-ten-now his x mark                      Kong-gee his x mark

                                                                                           Kee-no-to-go his x mark                                     Shee-shaw-gan his x mark

The tract reserved at the Village of                    Wa-baw-nee-she his x mark                             Aysh-cam his x mark

Matchebe-nash-she-wish at the                          Shaw-waw-nay-see his x mark                       Meek-say-mank his x mark

head of the Ke-kal-imazoo River, was               Atch-wee-muck-quee his x mark                   May-ten-way his x mark

by agreement to be three miles square.          Pish-she-baw-gay his x mark                           Shaw-wen-ne-me-tay his x mark

The extent of the reservation                               Waw-ba-saye his x mark                                    Francois his x mark

was accidentally omitted.                                     Meg-ges-seese his x mark                                  Mauk-see his x mark

Lewis Cass                                                                  Say-gaw-koo-nuck his x mark                          Way-me-go his x mark

Sol: Sibley                                                                    Shaw-way-no his x mark                                    Man-daw-min his x mark

                                                                                           Shee-shaw-gun his x mark                               Quay-guee his x mark

                                                                                           To-to-mee his x mark                                         Aa-pen-naw-bee his x mark

                                                                                           Ash-kee-wee his x mark                                    Mat-cha-wee-yaas his x mark

                                                                                           Shay-auk-ke-bee his x mark                            Mat-cha-pag-gish his x mark

                                                                                            Aw-be-tone his x mark                                      Mongaw his x mark

                                                                                                                                                                                  Pug-gay-gaus his x mark

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ses-cobe-mesh his x mark

                                                                                                                                                                                  Chee-gwa-mack-gwa-go his x mark

                                                                                                                                                                                  Waw-seb-baw his x mark

                                                                                                                                                                                  Pee-chee-co his x mark

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The Use of Swamp Mats!

Swamp mats are also known as access mats. They serve multiple purposes. They stabilize the floor or ground, so you can move crews and pieces of machinery to their destination. They also provide a solid, level surface unaffected by surface water.

Climate change was the second most important topic for the last elections. Swamp mats are eco- friendly. They preserve the environment they’re used in. With swamp mats, you spend less time on a job site and the land recovers sooner to support the wildlife.

Why are swamp mats used?

Swamp mats are used for the following reasons:

1) Construction on a wetland is uneasy. Swamp mats in Grande Prairie provide you with the ease of moving over a wetland or even move machinery and crew.

2) They are used to save the land from the torture of construction by covering it up.

3) It makes the construction site look cleaner and the land is also protected by the spills and falls. It makes the construction site safer.

Which swamp mat is the best?

Composite swamp mats are the strongest and most durable available in the market. Composite mats are made by two materials which give them a stronger frame.

1) Rubber mats came into existence through industries seeking products made from recycled materials. The rubber recycled from tyres is an important petroleum-based material.

2) The solid plastic, UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), provides the highest strength and durability while providing high protection from chemicals.

Swamp mats in Grande Prairie are constructed to bear the highly cold weather of Northern Alberta. It is highly recommended that you get your mats from a trusted company.

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Why are Swamp Mats Important in Construction Sector?

Swamp mats in Grand Prairie provide ideal flooring solutions in case the actual ground surface is unstable or poses a risk to the workers safety. They also help vehicles and heavy machinery to move easily across uneven surfaces.

Here are some benefits of using swamp mats

Benefits of Swamp Mats

1. Worker protection - It is dangerous working in unfavorable environment like swamps, wetlands and marshes. If the ground gives way it not only damages the equipment can but can also endanger lives.

2. Multiple use cases – In addition to providing a temporary ground surface to work on, there are other uses too for such swamp mats in Grand Prairie. They serve as temporary roadways, equipment stabilization and ground protection

3. Heavy transportation made easy – Such mats handle the weight distribution of the vehicles in swampy areas and prevent them from sinking in the mud. Swamp mats help in spreading the weight out evenly.

4. Durability – These are of sturdy build quality. They can transport not only workers and their machinery, but also heavy equipment like cranes can ply on these temporary surfaces to get the work done.

Conclusion

The swamp mats in Grand Prairie guarantee a safe work surface in all kinds of weathers and all types of uneven or unstable surfaces. They serve a number of purposes – right from stabilizing the ground to move the machines and your crew safely, to providing a level and solid surface for working.

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Effective Benefits of Swamp Mats

Swamp mats otherwise known as access mats, bog mats, or wetland mats are usually used to provide temporary worksites and roads. In environmentally sensitive and remote areas such as wetlands, fens, and bogs, swamp mats are often used to access work sites. It is very easy to find hardwood mats in Canada. However, the use of coniferous species such as fir, pines, and spruce makes it a more economical prospect due to its availability and durability. The quality of the swamp mats differs within the industry, as they are produced by many small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Here are some of the effective benefits of using Swamp mats in Grande Prairie.

1. Protects the ground

Wetland and swamp is very sensitive areas. To keep it intact a solution is required to keep the land non-destructive with a re-growth of natural vegetation. With the use of swamp mats the project remains environmentally friendly.  The land also reverts back to its natural form within days rather than months. Also, the cost of improvement and treatment is eliminated when you use the swamp mats in construction areas.

2. Longer life

Swamp mats have a long life. When you are looking for ground protection to support heavy equipment on a daily basis, swamp mats are an ideal choice.

3. Cost-effective

The swamp mats are traditionally stand-alone mats that are most cost-effective in per usable square foot.

Conclusion

These are the most effective benefits of using swamp mats in Grande Prairie to avoid the destruction of the ground and make it an environmentally friendly way of construction.

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Swamp mat Used in Wetlands for Better Support

Swamp mats are a special type of rig mats or access mats that are used to produce an even surface in swamp areas. Wetlands, marshes or other types of soil areas are the place where these mats are mainly used. The groud of any wetland is uneven. Besides that, the soil is also loose in some areas. This means moving heavy weighted machines and other loads would be very difficult in swamp areas. The swamp mats are used to make an even surface so that heavy products can be easily be carried from one place to another. Swamp mats are widely used in construction areas, making roads or in areas which have a mud surface. It is also used to make temporary bridges in wetlands.

Some benefits from the mats

Swamp mats have many benefits. These mats can be easily carried and installed. Workers just arrange them and they are ready to use. Uninstalling process is also really easy. The swamp mats are also eco-friendly. These are made of wood and with steel frame. That means they are not harmful to the environment. Swamps and wetlands have their ecosystem and the swamp mats do not harm these ecosystems. Hence, the works and consignments can be done easily without disturbing the environment.

Swamp mats are available in different sizes and materials. Some manufacturing companies also offer customized swamp mats to their customers. You can buy crane mats, laminated mats, eco mats or other types of swamp mats from the manufacturing companies. Many companies offer swamp mats in Grande Prairie at an affordable range. These companies offer swamp mats is different quantities to their clients. Often companies also provide hiring services for swamp mats where you can rent these mats for certain days.

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Wish to Cross Marshy Terrain Without Getting Stuck? Get a Portable Bridge

Terrains have a lot of types and each terrain has its own set of difficulties. But these difficulties can cost a project thousands of dollars. Marshy wetlands, swamps and even ditches make one job last a week because of the longer routes, unsafe locations etc. This needs a one-time, durable solution.

A Portable bridge is the way to go. Time and material losses in industries like oil can be significant. Rather than spending money on longer routes, risky terrain crossing or aerial lifts, one should go for a portable bridge.  It can withstand the weights of the largest trucks possible.

Portable bridges are mostly used in the oil and gas industry but these can be used for other purposes. For example, portable bridge in Grande Prairie is used by oil extractors for transporting vehicles one place to another.

They are available for purchase and rent. There is a 100% guarantee of durability. That is because of the composition and makeup of these bridges. They are enforced by steel frames, they are made to withstand marshy terrains. They are wide enough to let large vehicles pass and have a 100-ton rating. They can be easily taken from one place to another and reused as and when needed.

Companies like Compass Access Solutions Ltd. provide special installation services giving excess care to their customers. If you are looking for a portable bridge in Grande Prairie, you should reach out to them. These bridges are also available in different size variants for different purposes. Get your portable bridge today and get your work done in an instant without the fear of getting stuck.

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Use of Portable Bridges!

Most construction sites are non-ideal. The ground is uneven, the floor is a swamp, or it's too muddy. The surface of the construction site produces multiple problems for the crew. For eg, the transportation of material, crew and pieces of machinery is affected.

Installing a portable bridge takes less than 30 minutes and it can be removed and transported easily.

There are several advantages to using portable bridges. These bridges can be easily removed and transported from site to site, which saves time and money with its reusability when compared to bridges that are built on-site.

Use of Portable Bridges

1) Portable bridges are very useful in flood repairs. They are quick to make and can sustain tons of weight, so transportation of heavy machinery is not an issue.

2) They are highly durable and strong to carry and help transport heavy materials which can exceed tons of weight.

3) They can be used on any terrain and provide better environmental benefits to the ground.

4) The un-ideal, uneven ground of the construction site is not an issue because you can simply connect the two sides you want to be on and it will stabilize the path for you to cross and move.

When compared to mats, portable bridges offer better durability and strength. They can take up to 50 tons of weight. They are also a better option because they can connect two uneven terrains and help transport heavy gear and machines. They are reusable so it automatically becomes cost-effective as well. 

If you're planning on buying a portable bridge in Grande Prairie, consider the cold weather and buy or rent, your portable bridge accordingly.

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The swamp mats in Grand Prairie guarantee a safe work surface in all kinds of weathers and all types of uneven or unstable surfaces. They serve a number of purposes.